• Olga Kern International Piano Competition: Dali Quartet Performance

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    3:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre The acclaimed DALI Quartet, known for its passionate blend of Latin American, Classical, and Romantic repertoire—presents an afternoon of masterful chamber music. The program features Beethoven’s luminous String Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5, and his intense and introspective “Serioso” Quartet, Op. 95. Also featured are Piazzola's vivid and rhythmic Tango Ballet and Anton Webern’s richly expressive Langsamer Satz. Experience the artistry and depth of this extraordinary ensemble in an intimate concert setting. $25 general admission, $10 for students *The event is (more...)

  • Eighth Annual Women’s Art Show

    Domenici Education Building - Grand Hall

    10:00 am – 4:00 pm NHCC | Domenici Education Building, Grand Hall This year we celebrate eight years of the annual Women’s Art Show. This year’s art show will showcase 65 female artists from elementary students to several of New Mexico’s talented women artists. You’ll be able to find beautiful, handcrafted gifts ranging from jewelry to paintings. Featuring a wide variety of art mediums, including oil & acrylic painting, folk art, tin work, photography, folk art, jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, fabric art, mixed media, straw appliqué, and carved (more...)

  • New Mexico Philharmonic: Olga Kern International Piano Competition Finals

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    2:00 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Olga Kern International Piano Competition Finals Nimrod David Pfeffer, Conductor Roberto Minczuk, Music Director Join us for a thrilling afternoon of music and discovery as emerging pianists from around the globe take the stage for the final round of the prestigious Olga Kern International Piano Competition. Music Director Roberto Minczuk leads the NMPhil in an evening of electrifying performances and unforgettable artistry. The next great piano star could be discovered tonight! Run time: Approximately 2 hours $34, $44, $54 & $78, (more...)

  • Early Childhood Bilingual Storytime

    NHCC Library 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    10:00 am NHCC | HLA Library Stories come to life through art, movement, and more! For children ages 3 to 5 and caregivers. Bilingual Storytime is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. For school, childcare, or homeschool groups; please reach out to NHCC Librarian Amy Padilla at amy.padilla@dca.nm.gov or the NHCC HLA Interim Program Manager Robin Moses at robin.moses@dca.nm.gov to find out about group options and available dates. We are unable to accommodate these groups during the Bilingual Storytime on third Tuesdays. Free community event, generously supported by (more...)

  • NHCC Book Club: Street of Too Many Stories, by Denise Chavez

    HLA Conference Room

    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm NHCC | HLA Conference Room The NHCC invites lovers of literature, folks who love to read, and those who enjoy talking about the history and vast the array of identities that contribute to Latinidad/Hispanidad to join us! We will meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Center’s HLA Conference Room. Street of Too Many Stories by Denise Chávez is a novel of magical realism about four families on Encantada Street in a New Mexican town, exploring themes of love, pain, dysfunction, hope, (more...)

  • NHCC 25th Anniversary Celebration

    NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Join us on Saturday, October 25th to celebrate 25 years of art, community, and culture at the National Hispanic Cultural Center!   25th Anniversary Torreón Tours October 25, 2025 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm NHCC | NM Mutual Welcome Center This is a free community event with limited availability. Please let us know who will be attending below. In celebration of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 25th Anniversary we have an afternoon of Torreón Tours. Please join us for four guided tours throughout the (more...)

  • NHCC 25th Anniversary: Torreón Tours

    NHCC Torreón 1701 4th street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, & 2:00 pm NHCC | NM Mutual Welcome Center In celebration of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 25th Anniversary we have an afternoon of Torreón Tours. Please join us for four guided tours throughout the afternoon starting at 11:00 am. A Vision of History through Fresco… Mundos de Mestizaje by Frederico Vigil is a mural housed in the Torreón on the campus of the National Hispanic Cultural Center. This monumental fresco depicts thousands of years of Hispanic history highlighting diverse cultural connections (more...)

  • NHCC 25th Anniversary: Kids Activities & Celebration

    Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm NHCC | Educational building Throughout the event, enjoy fun for all ages with activities like dance performances. On stage recitals by children, teens and professionals. Featuring our friends and partners at the National Institute of Flamenco. Join us for a special day for the whole family. Contribute to our community ofrenda and view ofrendas created by local schools and community organizations. Decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, and enjoy face-painting, and much more. Free community event. Please let us know who will (more...)

  • NHCC 25th Anniversary: Nosotros Special Performance

    NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM

    6:00 pm NHCC Campus Cap off the evening with a headlining performance from the award-winning Latin band Nosotros! Enjoy a free performance from one of the most recognizable and original Latin bands in the Southwest United States. Award-winning ensemble Nosotros began as a guitar trio in Las Cruces in 1994. Now an eight-member band, they relocated to the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area in 2001 and have established themselves as one of the most popular bands in New Mexico. Combining Latin rhythms with elements of rock, salsa, jazz, and (more...)

  • Opera Southwest: Dolores

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    October 26, 29, 31 & November 2, 2025 2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Music / Nicolás Lell Benavides Libretto / Marella Martin Koch 1968. The Delano grape strike is dragging into its third year. Farmworkers in California are building solidarity that transcends race and language. Bobby Kennedy is running for president. Tricky Dick is on the radio promising discipline. Dolores Huerta is holding the movement together with one hand. With the other, she dials home, again, to say goodnight (more...)